DIY 5V USB Portable Solar Power Charger

In this episode of DIY or Buy I will have a closer look at a commercial 5V USB portable solar power charger. After measuring its output power and pretty much "short reviewing" the product, I will try to make my own DIY version that should cost around the same while outputting more power! Let's get started!

Make sure to watch the video! It will give you all the information you need to create your own solar power charger. I will present you some additional information during the next steps though.

Here you can find a parts list with example seller (affiliate links):

Solar Cell: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUOfklv

Tapping Wire: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6VRGYP

Flux Pen: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX8env9

Solder: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6H6ixH

Buck/Boost Converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXWqLTh

Epoxy Resin: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSrlysP

Here you can find the .stl file for the frame. 3D print it 10 times!

This is pretty straightforward. Just do it the same way as I showed it in the video.

You did it! You just made your own 5V USB solar power charger!

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